Epi4Dogs Foundation Inc.’s mission is the advancement of science and education relating to EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency), yielding useful insights and positive outcomes in better managing EPI in dogs and cats. Our goals are to support and/or collaborate with veterinary EPI research and researchers, and to promote EPI awareness by educating the general public, pet owners, pet organizations, rescue and shelter organizations, veterinary schools and veterinarians.
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Announcements
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Mister Admin » 13 Dec 2018, 16:20
To make the forum easier to read all announcements with now appear in their own ' Announcements ' section.
Please visit Announcements to read important information.
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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Milestone?!
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Montgomery » 01 Mar 2021, 23:28
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I just wanted to share this because its the first time its happened...
Montgomery and I were walking home from work to-night. He was in his stroller as usual and he had to be completely covered because it was -20 with the...
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Awwwww ramble away proud momma :) What a sweetie Montgomery is
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Last post by Madelon
07 Mar 2021, 11:12
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Birthday Treat Recipes
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kellyl » 03 Mar 2021, 20:35
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Hi all.... My Wade will be 1 year old on 3/17... talk about a very lucky puppy!!! He was diagnosed with EPI at about 12 weeks of age and was down to 14 lbs and nothing but ribs! It's been an amazing year as he's grown but I...
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Awwww HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweet boy!! Good job momma on getting him diagnosed so quickly and never giving up on him - he's absolutely handsome!
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Last post by Madelon
07 Mar 2021, 11:10
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Canned food recommendations for my Cavalier, please!
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smartblonde612 » 02 Mar 2021, 14:51
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My sweet Jamie (7) was diagnosed with EPI on Feb. 6 and we are having difficulty stabilizing him. He has gone from 20-16.3 lb and is still losing. The vet has us switch from his normal kibble to Hills ID Low Fat kibble but...
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What a cutie pie! I hope the new food works well and she starts gaining weight :) Keep us posted.
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Last post by Madelon
07 Mar 2021, 10:51
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When treatment stops working
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Belladownunder » 01 Mar 2021, 04:47
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Hi Everyone,
We're only new here but have been referring back to all your information so much since our 3yr old (Bella - GSD) diagnosis approx 1 year ago. So...Thank You! We are in NSW Australia.
We have had her on 2 cups...
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Thank you!
Alright, this is all my task for the day!
We will let you know how it goes!
Cheers
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Last post by Belladownunder
02 Mar 2021, 17:15
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Adjust enzyme amount?
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Curtis » 31 Jan 2021, 10:39
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Good morning, this is my first post but have been lurking here for a month or so. Thank you to this site and forum for all the info I have gotten from it to understand EPI.
My english bulldog is 11 months old and was...
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Diane, you just cleared up so many issues for me. Some dog-related, some not. --- Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
02 Mar 2021, 13:22
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24 Hour Sick Flare Ups? 2 Year Old GSD w/ EPI
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by Maverick26 » 23 Feb 2021, 11:10
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Hello Everyone!
I've been a quiet member for about a year now, and I appreciate all of the information located here. It has been a tremendous help! However, unfortunately there are still some nagging EPI symptoms I am...
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Hi there---I give Tucker both slippery elm and proviable, and since starting this practice, he is better than ever.---Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
01 Mar 2021, 13:29
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Question especially for people from Europe.
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by Miranda76 » 24 Feb 2021, 05:59
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Thank you for adding me! I was very happy when I discovered your website.
I am from Holland, live in France and have three dogs. We adopted this little princess last summer. The last few months her stools have been going...
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hI and welcome from the UK
Chemeyes is the one for you as Madelon says
as far as the weight goes you feed 50% over and above what it says for the weight the dog SHOULD be and as many meals as you can fit in
My Kara was...
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Last post by Jean
01 Mar 2021, 07:22
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Kibble Recommendations
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nooka.GSD » 28 Feb 2021, 15:26
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Hello! Just wondering if anyone has a good kibble recommendation in Canada for my EPI German shepherd? Less than 4% fibre, no peas and something that is beef/pork/ bison as she is allergic to any bird animal and does not...
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If you can't find one without peas.... then look at some with less than 4% fiber content and if it has peas in it, make sure the peas is at least the 4th or 5th ingredient not ne of the first three. And you might want to...
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Feb 2021, 23:07
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Still Ravenous even with Enzymes and Wonderlabs B12
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simonamm » 20 Feb 2021, 15:19
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I have searched some of the forums but cannot find the exact same situation. I have a 8 year old, 25 lb dog who was diagnosed with EPI last May. Once we got her on the enzymes she quickly turned around and gained the weight...
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Hi I just wanted to check in to see how things are going.
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Last post by Madelon
28 Feb 2021, 09:34
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Blood Test Results/not TLI yet review request
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Magchick » 15 Feb 2021, 10:59
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Got some results back that I would like some help interpreting IF someone is so inclined.
Test result Range
triglycerides 26 29-91
Precision PSL (pancreatic enzy 10 24-140
platelet count 101 170-400
neutrophils 47 60-77...
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Ahhh... so your dog does have EPI. At least you now know how to proceed. But i must say, the B12 is really good!
regardng the slightly softer poo at the end....try increasing the enzymes by a pinch.
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Feb 2021, 20:13
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Blood in Stool
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jaegerNmom » 24 Feb 2021, 19:00
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My 6 year old GSD has EPI, which is usually well managed with his normal diet of food, enzymes, B12 and probiotics. Over the last month I am consistently seeing a small amount of bright red blood on the surface of his stool....
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Hi Anna. I have not had to deal with that thankfully but just wanted to send you some cyber hugs! Please keep us posted on how things are going.
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Last post by Madelon
26 Feb 2021, 19:31
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Rx vs OTC
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by Jenia63 » 17 Jan 2021, 23:53
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One of my 6 Shepherds has been diagnosed with epi. And I have a couple questions hoping to understand better.. I have ordered pan-tenex, Enzyme Diane and have RX pancre plus. Pantenex is the most expensive per ounce and its...
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The RX and the OTC are the exact same stuff. The ratios are going to vary a little, but they should be pretty close. The reason I use EnzymeDiane is because it is less expensive. 500 g (about 17.6 oz) is $88.
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Last post by Jane&Clyde
19 Feb 2021, 16:13
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Tylan
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Ohiopam » 12 Feb 2021, 19:27
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Thank you for all the information on this site. My Shepherd, Xieri has been on enzymes for several years. 5 months ago she started having bouts of diarrhea. After researching this site, I printed out all the information...
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Hi Pam,
I'm so glad Xieri is doing so much better. It is so stressful to see our pups struggle with diarrnhea. You feel so helpless.
I wanted to comment on the odor because it must have something to do with the particular...
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Last post by Barb
19 Feb 2021, 13:01
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Food prep questions and more
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Magchick » 14 Feb 2021, 12:52
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Okay since I have started enzymes we are noticing an improvement in her poops. More shape, lower volume and less frquent. My question is can I prep a few days worth of meals ahead of time, obviously incubating the...
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i have to 2nd what Madelon said....... i also found that just 0.5% less fiber content can make a HUGE difference!
(and i too used SPort Elite dog food..) THis is the version i used.
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Feb 2021, 20:24
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Food Transition Question
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by RangersMom » 05 Feb 2021, 21:58
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Hello, I have a 1 1/2 year old Pitbull/German Shepherd. His name is Ranger. He was diagnosed with EPI a month ago. His TLI level was 1 and his B12 level was 350. He weighs 60lbs.
His current routine is:
Enzyme Diane - 1 tsp...
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Hi I just wanted to check in and see how things are going. Did you try going back to the FortiFlora?
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Last post by Madelon
16 Feb 2021, 10:37
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Enzyme affect allergy medicine?
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rog121 » 03 Feb 2021, 08:36
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Hi,
Presley is 2 years old. Diagnosed January 2019. On EnzymeDiane product (last 2 months) and doing well on this. I started her on B12 pills a few weeks ago, (she was getting monthly shots), plus she gets Fish Oil daily....
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So glad it is helping!! Keep us posted :)
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Last post by Madelon
16 Feb 2021, 10:35
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1yr Izzy Anniversary
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Olesia711 » 13 Feb 2021, 11:42
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Today is the one year anniversary from when i had to say goodbye to my heart-dog Izzy.
Izzy was the reason why the EPi4Dogs organization & website was created 13 years ago.
When the vet told me that she had EPI... i said...
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Thanks Wanda! ( my fellow Ukie :) )
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Feb 2021, 23:01
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POISONOUS WINTER ADDITIVES, ESPECIALLY ROCK SALT
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Jean » 15 Feb 2021, 06:36
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Please read this with special attention to rock salt, its everywhere, so wash paws, I have to admit I never considered it, and it was in a Cosco magazine of all places that brought it to my attention
Stay safe everyone...
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Thanks Jean!
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Last post by Madelon
15 Feb 2021, 16:31
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Heartburn?
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Floramac » 15 Feb 2021, 14:33
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Kenzie has been on Vetmedin and Incurin for 5 months now. She has been diagnosed with a heart problem and got urine incontinence around the same time. Over these months I have noticed she gets discomfort now and again, air...
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Okay... so she is what we call a SEPI dog, not clinically EPI at the moment.
What you are describing sound like it could be SID and/or a little acid reflux maybe??? But before you suspect SID or Acid Reflux....call your vet...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Feb 2021, 16:12
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Question about Wonderlabs Pet Factor
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mkazin » 13 Feb 2021, 16:35
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Hi there,
We recently got Wonderlabs Pet Factor pills for Scottie, to replace the more expensive Pet Tinic. The instructions say to empty the contents of the pill into the food, but when we do that she really doesn't like...
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Yep - I too give it whole - just plop it in his food and he scarfs it down :)
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Last post by Madelon
14 Feb 2021, 10:48
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Magnesium Citrate?
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Montgomery » 11 Feb 2021, 21:21
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Does magnesium citrate help with bowel function/health? This was put to me to-day and I'd like to know what you think.
Also, no one has taken me up on the Pank-Aid yet, so they're still up for grabs if anyone would like them.
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Yup, we've done pumpkin both pre and post diagnosis with Montgomery. Makes his poo orange.
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Last post by Montgomery
13 Feb 2021, 11:12
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Looking for advice for an EPI dog
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Joebeau » 10 Feb 2021, 22:35
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Hello everyone!
I’ve been perusing the board and many of you seem exceptionally knowledgeable about the subject at hand, which has led me to make this post.
My best friend Zeus has been diagnosed with EPI. It all started...
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Thanks Madelon for reiterating how important B12 is>
Joe.... i forgot to include the Wonderlabs B12 link... here it is:
and the code for the 20% discount is : Epi4Dogs15
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Feb 2021, 11:04
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Help
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Belinda » 12 Feb 2021, 06:01
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I have a two year old Great Dane. She was a very healthy happy puppy. At 6 months she got ill and was nausea, vomiting, listless and had a high temp. I rushed her to the vet and they did tons of tests and found nothing...
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I'm so sorry it took so long to get your pup diagnosed properly - that must have been extremely hard on both you. You're in good hands with Olesia's suggestions so I will just offer some cyber hugs and support. Please keep...
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Last post by Madelon
13 Feb 2021, 10:29
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How to Mask the Taste of the Medicine
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Strakki » 04 Feb 2021, 09:35
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Henry is about 16 years old, recently diagnosed with EPI. We have the dried enzyme that we sprinkle on food. Henry does not like the food and does not want to eat it. Looking for advice from you experts on whether we can...
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hahahaha..... cat food it is then :lol:
Glad it appears to be working for him.
Keep up the great work and please keep us posted!
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Last post by Olesia711
09 Feb 2021, 23:17
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New diagnosis, fearful of allergic reaction to Epizym
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ChloesMom » 07 Feb 2021, 20:51
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Hi there,
Our Chloe is an 8 year old tri colored Pembroke Welsh Corgi. We got the EPI diagnosis after the texas A&M digestive enzyme blood panel. Though due to the diagnosis last Saturday and a delayed Chewy shipment, Chloe...
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Good afternoon from the UK
Blimee, that is bad news
I have looked this medication Epizyme up and am a bit concerned they call it
P I D
PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY DISORDER
We all know it as EPI Exocrine Pancretic...
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09 Feb 2021, 11:40
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